Cheap computer

[Anonymoose]

Lookin' for a new PC, and I only have around $600. I know I can get one from Dell that's nice, I also know, Dell = cheap parts = fail. That's why I come here to see if anyone knows of a place where I can get a decent PC for under $600.

Only three main requirements:

AMD Athlon™ 64 X2 Dual-Core 4200+
250+ GB HD
1 GB RAM

I haven't been able to find any place other than Dell. Any help?

 

[AdmnPower]

if you have any experience you could build your own with better parts for cheaper. Check out newegg.com they have good prices.

 

[computermaineack]

That processor (X2 4200+) is $170...For only a little more, you can get a Core 2 Duo, which is much better than the AMD's currently..

take a look: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16819115005

 

[nffc10]

Cpu - $188
Mobo - $70
HD - $75
Ram - $93
Gpu - $140
Psu and Case - $49

Total = $615

I'm sure that there is something that can be cut down.

 

[computermaineack]

Psu and Case - $49

BIG no-no right there....get a separate PSU and case.

 

[notsmart101]

i personly dont like the Caviar HDs sometimes there good and sometimes there bad... i would look into a barracuda....but im some what new at this and thats just my opion

 

[computermaineack]

i personly dont like the Caviar HDs sometimes there good and sometimes there bad... i would look into a barracuda....but im some what new at this and thats just my opion

I've got two of them running in RAID 0 right now...I love them...

 

[notsmart101]

o well then maybe there good now...my friend had one and had nothing but trouble

 

[nffc10]

BIG no-no right there....get a separate PSU and case.

I realised that, that's why i said you can cut down on some other stuff, i was just trying to keep it in budget.

 

[Anonymoose]

Never bulit a computer before, but I have wanted to. I've been to Newegg, but the cheapest I could find is around $700 (with os).

Optical Drive $31.99: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16827151136

Case $69.99: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16811156180

HD $69.99: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16822144701

Motherboard $54.99: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16813131029

Video Card $59.99: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16814130197

Power Supply $59.99: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16817182030

Ram $89.99: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16820145440

CPU $188.00: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16819115005

Windows: $89.99

Total: $719.92

Anyone care to tweak it?

 

[computermaineack]

I would suggest you get a mobo that uses DDR2 memory, and upgrade the memory accordingly.

 

[PohTayToez]

I agree, you could get a better motherboard for the same price. I'd get one with a PCIe x 16 slot (and without onboard video), and change your video card accordingly. Also, the hard drive you picked is 3.0 GB/s SATA but your mobo only supports up to 1.5 GB/s. Also, I would go with this power supply. It's more powerful and quite a bit cheaper, and I can vouch for it's reliability.

 

[leSHok]

there is a $20 rebate on that case you picked out

 

[Praetor]

http://www.computerforum.com/81172-computer-specs-101-2007-04-a.html
Might be something worth lookin at